
PA Chapter, American Acad Peds
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Official feed of the PA Chapter, AAP, a non-profit org with 2,400+ pediatricians dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Pennsylvania's children.
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Joined May 2012
Join @T4CIP_ for #ButtonBatterySafety Day of Action, today, May 21, 2025! There are a few ways you can participate:.1. Join the X Chat today from 11AM to 12 PM ET.2. Register/join the webinar at 1 PM ET .3. Download materials: 4. Follow T4CIP on X @T4CIP_
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What happens when you swallow a button battery? . The battery can get stuck in the esophagus (the tube that connects the throat to the stomach). The battery creates an electrical current that damages the tissue. #ButtonBatterySafety
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What are the dangers of button batteries? If swallowed, button batteries can cause serious injury in as little as 2 hours. Store all loose batteries #UpAwayOutOfSight #ButtonBatterySafety
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Join T4CIP for a #ButtonBatterySafety Day of Action X Chat on May 21, 2025 at 11 AM ET. Join by using #ButtonBatterySafety and/or following @T4CIP_
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Happening Now: Dr. Sue Kressly on Investing in Child Health! @AmerAcadPeds President Dr. Sue Kressly is currently delivering an inspiring keynote, "Making the Case for Investing in Child Health. #ChildHealth #InvestInKids #Pediatrics #PAAAP2025 American Academy of Pediatrics
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The #PAAAP2025 Exhibit Hall is still open! Don't forget to visit St. Luke's Children's Hospital at Booth #29 to hear about their amazing child health programs!
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#PAAAP2025 Day 2 is off to a great start, with Dr. Bimal Desai talking to attendees about how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of health care!
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